HF 2645

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to the military; requiring a report on participation by Minnesota in the
National Guard Youth Challenge Program.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin NATIONAL GUARD YOUTH CHALLENGE PROGRAM STUDY.
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new text begin The adjutant general and the Department of Military Affairs shall study participation
by the Minnesota National Guard in the National Guard Youth Challenge Program
promoted by the National Guard Youth Foundation. The adjutant general shall report on
the study and make recommendations to the governor and the committees of the senate
and the house of representatives with jurisdiction over National Guard programs by
January 15, 2009. The study must include:
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new text begin (1) possible locations for the Minnesota National Guard Youth Challenge Program;
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new text begin (2) estimated start-up costs for the program;
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new text begin (3) application and establishment procedures and resources required to apply for
and establish the program; and
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new text begin (4) a survey of similar programs established in other states and how each state comes
up with the state match required to obtain federal funds.
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